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# Uninstall Anti-Cheats

Completely uninstall the following anti-cheat software, as they **block the loader from working**: **Faceit AC**, **Riot Vanguard**, and **ACE (AntiCheatExpert)**.

1. Close all games and launchers (Steam, Ubisoft Connect, Riot Client, etc.).
2. Open **Control Panel** → **Programs** → **Programs and Features**\
   (or press **`Win + R`**, type **`appwiz.cpl`**, and press **Enter**).
3. In the list of installed programs, locate **Faceit Anti-Cheat**, **Riot Vanguard**, and **ACE / AntiCheatExpert**.
4. Right-click each one and select **Uninstall**.\
   Follow the prompts until the uninstall is fully complete.
5. **Restart your PC** after uninstalling all listed anti-cheats.\
   This step is mandatory or drivers may stay loaded in memory.
6. After rebooting, make sure they are fully gone:
   * Press **`Win + R`**, type **`services.msc`**, press **Enter**
   * Confirm there are **no services** related to Faceit, Vanguard, or ACE still running
   * If any remain, uninstall again or remove them before continuing
7. Do **NOT** reinstall these anti-cheats unless you plan to play games that require them.\
   Reinstalling them will cause injection to fail.

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**Important notes:**

* Riot Vanguard installs **kernel-level drivers** and always requires a reboot to fully remove.
* Faceit AC may reinstall itself if you open the Faceit client again.
* Having even **one** of these installed can prevent the loader from opening or injecting.
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